Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Samsung E3213 Hero
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
48.348.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.050.0
Summary
- The BenQ A500 features a compact build with dimensions of 83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm and weighs 98g, while the Samsung E3213 Hero is larger at 112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm and lighter at 80.6g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the E3213 has a slightly larger 2.0" screen compared to the A500's 1.9".
- In terms of performance, the E3213 offers more RAM at 36GB and storage at 36MB, compared to the A500's 20GB RAM and 20MB storage.
- Both cameras are VGA with no optical image stabilization, and both have similar video capabilities.
- The E3213 has a larger battery capacity of 800mAh versus the A500's 700mAh.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, as the E3213 includes Bluetooth 2.1, while the A500 lacks any wireless connectivity.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and modern operating systems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Samsung E3213 Hero
General
Release Date
2004
2011
Announced
2004
2011
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
1.9"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
20MB
36MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm (3.29 x 1.77 x 0.91 in)
112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm (4.44 x 1.83 x 0.52 in)
Weight
98 g
80.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
Red, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

